Adolescents are typically influenced by their peers and are often more trusting of others their own age than of adults. This makes group therapy the ideal choice for adolescents. This group provides a therapeutic environment where participants can develop better coping and interpersonal skills. The group process can be empowering because teens can use these positive skills to help each other through their own success. This group is facilitated by one of our licensed clinicians.

The benefits of our program include:

• Improved coping skills
• Supportive therapeutic environment
• Validation from peers
• Self empowerment
• Elimination of Isolation

 

We are proud to offer a social skills training program for children, adolescents, and adults. This 8 week program teaches social skills to individuals with or without disabilities in a relaxed environment.   In addition to course instruction, participants will be encouraged to network with peers by participating in role-play scenarios and behavioral rehearsal exercises with other members during group. In order to reinforce social skills learned in the group, members will be asked to complete homework assignments that involve performing a social task.  A pre and post test will be administered to track progress. This program is facilitated by our social skills specialist Frank Guastella, LMSW.

Overview

• 8-week commitment
• 1:1 Intake required
• 60 Minute sessions
• 8 clients per group
• Course material included
• Learn to make and keep friends

Behavioral Interventions

• Role-Play
• Modeling
• Didactic Instruction
• Play Therapy
• Parent involvement

Core Curriculum

• Trading Information
• Body Language
• Identifying and managing emotions
• Starting individual/group conversations
• Having a successful get together
• Assertiveness
• Handling bullying

Evidenced-Based Practices

• PEERS Curriculum
• Talk with me: A step-by-step conversation framework for teaching conversation fluency and balance

Please contact LIBH today to learn more about this program. You can call us direct or use the contact form to the right to send us a message with your group of interest.